We all love frappuccinos. They wake us up, cool us down and taste delicious. However…the ones from coffee shops are full of sugar. A lot of sugar. It sabotages our weight loss efforts and wreaks havoc on our bodies. I’ll discuss this further below. Here is the nutritional breakdown from the Starbucks Website: A tall, …
Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
The season of all things pumpkin is upon us! Recently I dropped by my favorite local coffee shop and on a whim decided to try their real pumpkin latte. I was surprised I actually liked it. This morning I decided to try my hand at making my own. Since I do not have all the …
Hydrating and Healthy Homemade Lemonade
A truly delicious lemonade without refined sugar and an extra boost of potassium thanks to coconut water!
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
It is no secret that I love smoothies. They are quick, affordable and an incredibly easy way to consume a lot of nutrients with minimal effort. This smoothie tastes like chocolate ice cream. The best part is it totally satisfies the chocolate craving and you can have it for breakfast! Win! Chocolate Banana Smoothie ½-1cup …
Creamy Dairy Free Apple Peach Green Smoothie
I love green smoothies. I’m addicted to them. They give me energy, jump start my mornings, continue to give me healthy, beautiful nails and glowing skin. I love them! I recently have gotten into adding avocado into my smoothies. It makes them so creamy and no dairy needed! This smoothie is rich in folate, calcium, …
Triple Berry Summer Smoothie
Summer is in full swing here in Phoenix. We reached 111 this week! If you’ve been following me at all, you know that I am a huge promoter of green smoothies. I even have a formula for the best taste and texture that will have you craving them anytime, morning, noon or night. This smoothie is low …
Canteloupe Dream Smoothie
This smoothie recipe was recommended to me by my local neighborhood market. I have had a couple not so tasty experiences trying melons in smoothies before. However, I decided to go ahead and try again. I am SO glad I did! This smoothie is delicious, refreshing and a great way to start the morning. Great …